$ALE [NBC]: Clearance $ale Day 1 [Episode 71]

[palmer7]

Well, we had quite a number of people come up here and sign up for this. However, we still have eight open spots. So, here's how it works: I will post the schedule for each "episode". If there's an "OPEN SPOT", you may sign up. If your name is already on the list, you will wait your turn. No fair double dipping. Once you sign up, you cannot play again until episode 76 or unless otherwise indicated by me. If you win your game and do not win the "Lot", then you'll be back on episode 75 for a chance to face the Fame Game board for the "Lot". 

Here's the schedule:


Monday [Episode 71]:

OPEN SPOT

OPEN SPOT

Kourtney Wilson



Tuesday [Episode 72]:

Sergio Roman Rodriguez

Matt Ringgenberg

Antonio Grey



Wednesday [Episode 73]:

OPEN SPOT

Lenny Jackson

Marc Enyedy



Thursday [Episode 74]:

OPEN SPOT

OPEN SPOT

OPEN SPOT



Friday [Episode 75]:

OPEN SPOT

Frank Sartori

Bill McDee

Now, Nels is a defeated champion, he'll have to sit out of this week. He'll be in the Tournament of Champions, anyway. Frank, our current champion, will be on the "Friday" episode as we agreed upon. So, I need Kourtney Wilson and two new people to check in, please.

[st1200]

i'll participate in this for the monday show

[Deleted]

I’ll play

[pathfinder20]

Check in.

[redrangerdude]

I'll play on Wednesday

[palmer7]

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(Exterior shot of 20th Century Fox Studios. "Clearance Sale" banners are being hung all over the area. Pulling into the lot are Greg and Stacey, with Stacey driving.)

Stacey: I'm glad that's over, at least for now. So, why are we doing this "Clearance Sale"?

Greg: Because something tells me I'm going to be needed soon. With half of all life across the universe gone, Earth is counting on me. Hey, do you want to join The Avengers?

(Stacey parks the car.) Stacey: Me? Join The Avengers? Let me think about it.

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(footage of Lot winners from all versions of the show throughout the world, followed by footage of the last 70 episodes of this version)

Burton: (VO) No matter where you go throughout the world, one thing is certain. Contestants on $ale of the Century dream of winning the Lot. But this version has yet to give it away legitimately.


That ends this week!



(The screen shatters into pieces.)


[OPENING THEME]





This week, our contestants are competing for a house full of IKEA furniture, a home theater, or a cruise around the world!


And one of our contestants will win everything, including this custom Mach 1 Mustang......




And as much as two million dollars in cash!

It's Clearance $ale Week on.....




(echo)

And now, here's the star of our show, GREG PALMER!



(wild cheers and applause as the doors open and I run to my lectern)


Greg: Thank you. Oh, you're a great group, thank you very much. And thank you, Burton. Hello, and welcome to $ale of the Century. It's Monday, and tonight, we kick off our Clearance $ale Week. Yes, it's been 70 episodes, and we've yet to give away a legitimate Lot. But by the end of this week, at least one of our players will win the Lot. Who knows, we could have more. Now, here's how it works. We'll have three new players each night. Each one of those winners will play Ten-in-a-Row first, and then the Winners' Board. If they don't win the Lot, they'll be back on Friday to play against our Fame Game board for the Lot. Someone will win it, I guarantee it.

Now, one of those new players is our current champion, Frank Satori. He said he had some personal matters he needed to attend to, so we'll see him later in the week. In the meantime, we have three new challengers. Here to introduce them is Stacey Wren!


(Stacey walks out to cheers and applause)


Hiya, Stacey.

Stacey: G'day, Greg. Oh, this is so exciting! We're finally giving away a Lot.

Greg: That's right. Now, Tony and Glenn will stop making fun of us. Every day, the same old thing. (in an imitation of Tony Barber) "Ya know, trying to give away the Lot on this show is like squaring the circle. It can't be done." (audience chuckles)

Tony: (off-camera) Life wasn’t meant to be easy, and neither is my voice. (audience laughs)

Greg: You're right. How's everybody doing out there? (audience cheers) Our secret is we load them up on Oreos and Diet Pepsi. Then we really get them riled up by having Burton attempt to twerk. Stacey, who are our three players tonight?


(As Stacey introduces the contestants, models of the opposite gender escort them to their seats)


Stacey: Well, first, we have a father of one who named his son after Tony Barber. From New Jersey, please welcome Steven Solack. He's a fan of game shows, music, and classic TV. From the eastern lower part of Alabama, James Greek. And he's a cashier at a national sandwich chain learning Spanish and Korean. From South Georgia, here's Kourtney Wilson.


(cheers and applause)


Kourtney:
James:
Steven:



Greg: Thank you very much. We'll start with Kourtney. You're learning Korean. I can understand Spanish, but why Korean?

[pathfinder20]

Korean for me is a bit of a challenge. The reason actually because I had a roommate that is from South Korea. Yes he speaks English but at the same time why not Learn his language and culture a bit.

[palmer7]

(audience cheers) Oh, they like that. I agree. And if it works on South Koreans, maybe it'll work on North Koreans. Would you like to go to North or South Korea one day?

[palmer7]

(after a period of awkward silence) Ohhhhhh-kay. Good luck to you tonight.

James Greek. From Eastern Lower Alabama. In Birmingham, do they love the governor?

Audience: Boo! Boo! Boo!

[pathfinder20]

This is what happens when I don’t pay attention to the prompt 😬

[Deleted]

Yea I think they do. They seem to because we have a lot of lazy-bleep ignorant ! voters who vote Republican no matter who

[palmer7]

Well, I think that's where you and I disagree. I'm a Republican myself, but that is neither here nor there. What keeps you busy?

[Deleted]

Not much. Just running errands for my aunt

[palmer7]

Good luck to you tonight, James.


Now, we're up to Steven, a new father. A family man.

Stacey: Good onya, Steven.

Greg: Now, Steven. How are you supporting your family? What are you doing?

[st1200]

Well me and the family are doing great we're in the process of surprising my wife with her family from Australia we flew them out last night so she doesn't know they're here so i don't want to ruin the surprise

[palmer7]

(I let out a big grin) This could be quite embarrassing. Reason I say that is because we're on tape. For all you know, they could be here already.

[st1200]

Oops forgot about that but anyway we never been on a honeymoon because our son Anthony was born so we had to cancel the honeymoon because of it

[palmer7]

So, wait wait...... let me see if I got this straight. Your son was already in development before you were married? Was this a shotgun wedding?

[st1200]

no we were married a year ago and after the wedding my wife told me she was pregnant and she give birth on the day of our honeymoon so it wasn't a shotgun wedding

[palmer7]

Ah....... OK. Hey, after that, I should try out for The Newlywed Game. Good luck to you.

Now, James, before we get started..... Watergate does not bother me. Does your conscience bother you? Tell the truth.

[Once James responds to this (meaning when he gets back), we'll proceed.]

[Deleted]

Yes it does Greg! Lol

[palmer7]

(I burst out laughing) Fair enough, James. Let's get this party started. Stacey?

Stacey: Absolutely. Best of luck to all three of you. $20 to start.

(the board initializes)


Kourtney: $20
James: $20
Steven: $20



(Stacey exits)

Greg: OK, thank you. It's Monday, let's make this a good week. One bit of business before we begin: All this week, the winner of each match will play 10-in-a-Row first to establish a PCJ, then we'll play the Winners' Board. If you don't win the Lot tonight, you'll be back on Friday to face the Fame Game board. As usual, a winning score in the three-figure mark will give you the right to play for the car. Round 1 questions, here we go.

1. What country was once known as the Khmer Empire?
2. What does the seventh amendment of the US Constitution guarantee?
3. An "atomizer" is a device most often used to distribute what?
4. On what TV show did the characters often hang out at the Warsaw Tavern?
5. The Hugo Awards are given for the best literature in which genre?

(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What country was once known as the Khmer Empire?
(buzzcode: 2)
*James buzzes in (4)*
James?
James: Cambodia?
Correct, and James gets off the mark at $25.
(ding)


Kourtney: $20
James: $25
Steven: $20


2. What does the seventh amendment of the US Constitution guarantee?
(buzzcode: 85)
*Steven buzzes in (49)*
Steven?
Steven: Codifies the right to a jury trial in certain cases and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact
Oddly specific, but you're right. You go to $25.
(ding)


Kourtney: $20
James: $25
Steven: $25




3. An "atomizer" is a device most often used to distribute what?
(buzzcode: 84)
*Steven buzzes in (57)*
Steven again.
Steven: Perfume
Correct, sir. Up to $30.
(ding)


Kourtney: $20
James: $25
Steven: $30



4. On what TV show did the characters often hang out at the Warsaw Tavern?
(buzzcode: 12)
*James buzzes in (34)*
James?
James: The Drew Carey Show
Now they mostly hang out on CBS Daytime. (audience chuckles) You're right, up to $30.
(ding)


Kourtney: $20
James: $30
Steven: $30


5. The Hugo Awards are given for the best literature in which genre?
(buzzcode: 23)
*James buzzes in (40)*
James?
James: Best Science Fiction or fantasy awards
Correct again, and James takes the lead at $35.
(ding)


Kourtney: $20
James: $35
Steven: $30



[INSTANT BARGAIN]

Instant Bargain time. Player in the lead can buy bargain merchandise, and that would be James at $35. $5 lead, and how about this?

(the $OTC models hang out in this game room)


Stacey: James, when our models aren't modeling prizes, they're usually just chillin' out in a game room very similar to this one we're offering you.

First, this arcade cabinet features over 60 different variations of virtual pinball. The machine provides a library of pre-installed virtual pinball games, each with its own immersive 3D environments that include animated characters, flippers, bumpers, and ramps. Its 32" LED playfield faithfully reproduces the hallmarks of a classic pinball cabinet with the atavistic details of their mechanical predecessors using razor-sharp 1080p high-definition.

Next, this foosball table is built with an expert blend of solid playability and symmetrical fashion that imparts an industrial-inspired furniture quality to a recreation room. It is crafted with cerused oak exterior veneer panels that blend tastefully with riveted steel corner reinforcements and the laminated black hardboard pitch and composite wood boundary walls that form its interior playing field.

This 9'-long shuffleboard table can be played conveniently indoors. The playing surface‘s polymer finish allows pucks to slide smoothly and the laminated wood cabinet’s sturdy construction encourages vigorous play while the pedestal legs’ levelers provide optimal stability and a perfectly level playing surface.

The shuffleboard table, foosball table, and arcade cabinet are furnished by Hammacher Schlemmer.

Plus, this DMI Sports Deluxe Dartboard Cabinet Set with Electronic Scorer includes everything you need to play the game of darts. This set includes 2 sets of darts, a regulation size 18" x 1 1/2" bristle dartboard, a chalk scoreboard for manual scoring, and a touchpad dart scorer for convenient electronic scoring. The light oak finish cabinet with finger joint construction protects wall from stray darts and hides the dartboard when not in use. Furnished by DMI Sports.

Altogether, this game room is normally priced at...

But tonight on $ale of the Century, it's yours for only.....

(audience cheers as I join them) Greg: Well well, now I find out what you guys do in your off time. Wait a minute... I've got an idea. James, $6 is a bit too high. I've got a little challenge for you. I'm going to stick a picture up on this dartboard, and if you hit it, I'll cut the price in half. (I run back to my lectern, pull out a picture, and come back to the dartboard) Now this.... is a picture of Chris Hardwick.

(the Chloe Dykstra fans in the audience boo him) Now, James, if you can poke his eye out or something, I'll lower the price to $3. (I tape the picture to the dartboard) Want to try it?

[Deleted]

Yes!

[palmer7]

OK, come on up! (audience cheers as James approaches the dartboard, I give him the darts) Keep out of the black and in the red, nothing in this game for two in a bed. (split screen of James and the picture, James throws the dart, and it hits his heart) You've got him in the heart! (audience cheers) Go for his eye! (James throws another dart, and it does indeed hit him in the eye) He's blind in one eye! (audience cheers again, James lands a dart on Hardwick's Adam's apple) It's a bullseye! (audience cheers) Well done, James, go back to your seat. (he does, I take the darts off the picture, take the picture off the dartboard, and proceed to tear it up into little, tiny shreds, the audience goes wild)

OK, so after all that, would you like this game room for $3?

[Deleted]

Yes Greg! I have always wanted a game room!

[palmer7]

(he buzzes in)

He's going to buy! (audience cheers)


We take the $3 off your score....


Kourtney: $20
James: $32
Steven: $30


And James has a game room.....

[SALE SURPRISE]
(audience cheers loudly)

And a $ale Surprise! (Shannon hands me the envelope, and I look inside) James has a $ale Surprise, and it's a check. Oh, James.... you're not going to believe this. It's a huge one. I have here, in my hot little hands, a check in the amount of.... (I reveal it) eight thousand, four hundred dollars! (audience cheers very loudly) The audience has catharsis, and you have $14,720 in cash and prizes for less than the value of a question! (I give the check to James, then walk back to my lectern) OK. Whew! That's a lot. Enjoy the game room, and enjoy the money. Let's get back to the questions.


1. What was the name for the German mercenaries who fought against the American rebels during the Revolutionary War?
2. Internationally, it's called Cluedo. What do we call this board game in America?
3. What famous double negative is the first line in Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)"?

(buzzcodes and answers, please)

[palmer7]

1. What was the name for the German mercenaries who fought against the American rebels during the Revolutionary War?
(buzzcode: 67)
*Steven buzzes in (40)*
Steven?
Steven: Hessians
Exactly right, and Steven takes a $3 lead as he moves to $35.
(ding)


Kourtney: $20
James: $32
Steven: $35


2. Internationally, it's called Cluedo. What do we call this board game in America?
(buzzcode: 19)
*Kourtney buzzes in (14)*
Kourtney?
Kourtney: Clue
Right you are, and Kourtney finally gets off the mark at $25.
(ding)


Kourtney: $25
James: $32
Steven: $35


3. What famous double negative is the first line in Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)"?
(buzzcode: 82)
*James buzzes in (80)*
James?
James: *sings* we don’t need no education
Exactly right, and James takes the lead back.
(ding)


Kourtney: $25
James: $37
Steven: $35



[FAME GAME]

And that sound means it's time for our first Fame Game. Players will be competing for control of the Fame Game board by solving this six-word puzzle. We're looking for a famous person.

(whoosh as the puzzle board appears on screen)



[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]


(# of clues and buzzcode, please)

[palmer7]

Ready? Go.



[___FORMER____] [_____________] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]


(beep)

Former.



[___FORMER____] [___SINGER,___] [_____________]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]


(beep)

Singer,



[___FORMER____] [___SINGER,___] [_KEYBOARDIST_]

[_____________] [_____________] [_____________]


(beep)

Keyboardist....

*Steven buzzes in (3 clues, 54)*
Steven?

[st1200]

Doug Ingle?